Scrum Master

TEKsystems•Berwyn, IL

27d•$65 - $75•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Scrum Master with Scaled Agile experience to join our team in Chicago. This role requires 2-3 days in the office and involves serving as the Scrum Master for cross-functional teams focused on data ingestion, data governance, and engineering initiatives. You will coach and mentor teams new to Agile and Scrum, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, and partner with Product Owners to manage work using epics, features, and user stories. Driving transparency through metrics and reporting, utilizing Jira and Jira Align, and removing impediments are key aspects of this position. The goal is to promote continuous improvement, ensure alignment on priorities, and keep Agile processes practical and streamlined.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Scrum Master supporting Agile software delivery teams.
Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks, Scrum principles, and Agile transformation efforts.
Advanced hands-on experience with Jira and Jira Align.
Experience managing and tracking epics, features, user stories, and Agile reporting.
Ability to coach teams that are new to Agile and help drive adoption of Agile practices.
Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated ability to simplify processes and guide teams toward effective ways of working.
7+ years of Agile Experience
Scaled Agile experience a must have.
Jira align experience is a must have.

Nice To Haves

P&C or any insurance experience is a nice to have.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Scrum Master for cross-functional teams supporting data ingestion, data governance, and engineering initiatives.
Coach and mentor teams that are new to Agile and Scrum, helping establish Agile principles, ceremonies, and best practices.
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions.
Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to manage and prioritize work using epics, features, and user stories.
Drive transparency and accountability through effective metrics, reporting, and Agile dashboards.
Utilize Jira and Jira Align to manage workflows, track progress, and provide meaningful reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
Identify and remove impediments that may impact team productivity and delivery.
Promote continuous improvement and help teams mature their Agile practices over time.
Collaborate with leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery goals.
Keep Agile processes practical and streamlined, avoiding unnecessary complexity while maintaining structure and discipline.